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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.80, 43.84 and 26.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.80, 43.84 and 26.32 is: 36.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.80 : 43.84 = 26.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.80/43.84 = 26.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.80x = 43.84 × 26.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.80x = 1,153.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153.87/31.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.29

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